It was a fantastic moment for the jockey - who finished in second a full 11 years ago on Supreme Glory - and came out of retirement for the National.

Remarkably, the 37-year-old managed to remain calm during his post-race after Pineau De Re travelled beautifully for the entire second circuit.

However, that came after the winning horse survived a bad mistake on the 13th fence, which saw Aspell almost unseated.

He came out of his saddle but somehow managed to cling on and haul himself back on board, keeping himself in contention.

And when Across The Bay had veered off course, the historic race was blown open - allowing Pineau De Re to take his chance.

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Trainer Dr Richard Newland roared on as his horse claimed the crown - having taken it into his Worcestershire stable last summer, sparking a big revival in form.

Pineau De Re is in fact Newland's first Grand National runner and the 50-year-old won't be forgetting this Aintree visit anytime soon, as he celebrated with his family and friends in the winner's enclosure.

In a fascinating twist, the winning horse was previously trained in Ireland by Philip Fenton, who is currently facing charges of possessing anabolic steroids and other banned substances, which it is believed he will deny.

However, that will be in the back of Newland's mind, as his 25-1 shot surprised the pack at Aintree.

The jockey said: "The price of 25-1 was fair. It's funny if you listen to the betting and people's opinion - last week he was touted and this week it was other horses and all the odds did this morning was drift."